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GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL

6925 FLORIDA ST, GRAND RIDGE, FL 32442JACKSON →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
326
Students
Total enrolled
$12,730
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 326 students in grades 05–08 in GRAND RIDGE, Florida.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,730 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in GRAND RIDGE, Florida, serving grades 05–08 with 326 students. The district invests $12,730 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL

326
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution172 male · 154 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 163 students
Student Composition
69%
19%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black19%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120096001072

Academic Outcomes at GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 6th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32442

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,730Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,730
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,601
Student Support$2,419
Administration$1,528
Operations$1,909
Other$1,273
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,730 spent per student, an estimated $5,639 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
23%
State government
51.6%
Local (property tax)
22.9%
Federal programs
25.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MARIANNA K-8 SCHOOLSNEADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCOTTONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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High School
MARIANNA HIGH SCHOOLCOTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOLSNEADS HIGH SCHOOLTHE DOVE (DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES THRU VOC. ED.)
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJACKSON →
Phone: (850)482-9835
NCES ID: 120096001072
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GRAND RIDGE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in JACKSON
Elem
MARIANNA K-8 SCHOOL
1,768 students · KG–08
● 37 opp58% FRL
High
MARIANNA HIGH SCHOOL
634 students · 09–12
● 37 opp40% FRL
Other
MALONE SCHOOL
582 students · PK–12
● 39 opp54% FRL
Elem
SNEADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
579 students · PK–04
● 36 opp57% FRL
Other
GRACEVILLE SCHOOL
462 students · PK–12
61% FRL
Elem
COTTONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
459 students · PK–05
● 39 opp61% FRL
High
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
402 students · 06–12
● 39 opp55% FRL
High
SNEADS HIGH SCHOOL
360 students · 09–12
● 36 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6925 FLORIDA ST, GRAND RIDGE, FL 32442
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.